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      Governor Samuel Ortom has stated that he would sue those who peddle lies against him for cheap political purposes. He spoke today at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi while swearing in six acting council chairmen and two commissioners saying he would take the action to protect his hard earned reputation. The Governor said his objective will not be to make any monetary gains but to prove to the public that allegations of misappropriation of funds against him by members of the opposition were blatant lies meant to disparage his name. He noted that if himself or any of his lieutenants had been involved in misappropriation of funds, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which he said has become a harrassment tool of the federal government to fight perceived opposition members would have indicted them. The Governor charged the newly sworn in commissioners and acting chairmen to shun the temptation of pilfering resources at their disposal, stressing that his admin

     President Buhari receives in Audience European Union Election Observation Mission in State House on 22nd Jan 2019 EU Monitoring: President Buhari with R-L: Chief Observer EU EOM Ms. Maria Arena, Deputy Chief Observer Ms. Hannah Roberts, Head of EU Delegation Amb. Ketil Karisen and Political Analyst EU EOM Dominic Howell as he receives in Audience European Union Election Observation Mission in State House on 22nd Jan 2019. I’M IMPRESSED WITH INEC’S READINESS FOR ELECTIONS – PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS EU ELECTION OBSERVERS President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja told the European Union Observer Mission (EOM) to Nigeria’s elections starting in February, that he was impressed by the preparations made by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and was optimistic that the electoral body would deliver on its mandate of a credible poll. Receiving the EOM, led by the Chief Observer and mem ber of the European Parliament, Maria Arena, at the State House, the

       A lecturer at the College of Health in Rivers state, Mr Jonathan, has been accused of beating his wife, Ole, to death, just two weeks after she welcomed their child. In a post shared on Facebook, an aunt of the deceased, Nkesi Wogu, alleged that Mr Jonathan, is currently on the run after beating Ole to death in the presence of her mother. ''My niece with a two weeks old baby was beaten to death by her husband the man is oh the run his from etche and also a witness. Good bye my soft spoken sis rest in peace'' she wrote Also the sister of the deceased, Constance Wogboroma, took to facebook to mourn her. She wrote '' My own sister, My very best friend, my gist mate. So our discussion yesterday was a good bye. Hey! My heart is very heavy o. How i wish tears can just bring you back for us especially for your 2 weeks old baby. The matter has since been reported to the police and investigations have since commenced.One more photo below.

       The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, on January 21, 2019 arraigned one Pastor Isaac Arabambi along with his company, Heroes Investment Company Limited before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on a four-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. Arabambi is also standing trial on another 11-count charge bordering on unauthorized operation of a f inancial institution and obtaining the sum of N62, 326,250.60 (Sixty Two Million, Three Hundred and Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Naira Sixty Kobo) only by false pretence, and was earlier arraigned on January 15, 2019 before the same judge. One of the four counts reads: “That you Isaac Arabambi and Heroes Investment Limited on or about 14th July, 2016 at Ibadan within the Ibadan jurisdiction of this Honourable Court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N1,910,000 from one Lala Sunday by falsely representing that th

      Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade and Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government of Yobe State, successfully defeated Boko Haram terrorists that launched an attack on the military base. The terrorists came to engage the Brigade around 4:15pm on Sunday 20th January, 2018, daring the troops for almost two and a half hours. The gallant troops stood their ground and thoroughly dealt with them. Two Gun trucks of the terrorists were collected from them and some of them were neutralised on the process while several others were seen taking to their heels with gunshot injuries. Cache of Anti Aircraft ammunitions and bombs of Rocket Propelled Gun were also recovered. The troops were in high spirit as they all started jubilating with high morale. Only 4 soldiers sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment in the Brigade medical facility. Please you are requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your me

      His Royal Highness, Igwe Dennis Ezebuilo, an Anambra monarch on Saturday, January 19, in Abuja donated a Toyota Hilux vehicle to President Muhammadu Buhari for his campaign. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Ezebuilo said he made the donation in appreciation of the sterling performance of Buhari since he assumed office. The paramount ruler of Amanuke kingdom, Awka north, Anambra state, said the re-election of President Buhari would consolidate his achievements. According to the monarch, the president has done well in the areas of infrastructure, anti-corruption, transport and economy. He said the donation was to help facilitate movements during campaign for Buhari, who he said, deserved a second term in office. Ezebuilo said that the president’s determination to ensure transparency in governance was commendable, and a path to securing a better future for the country. The Igwe called for massive support for the President’s anti-corruption drive, stressing that allege

     The Ladies of 'Your View' a live TV program on TVC, stormed the hospital where the Host of the TV Show Morayo Afolabi Brown just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy.Luckily when they arrived the hospital yesterday,she was being discharged. At least this news will over shadow what she went through last year. I heard that she was even producing show live,while she was about to enter the labour room late last week.She shared all this photos on social media with the caption '' Thanks to the ladies of Your View and our producers for coming around today as we got discharged from the hospital. So excited to be going home  @soteria_m_h ''' Then the photo below she captioned it ''  I am so blessed to have had my baby boy at Soteria Hospital owned by CLAM. This has nothing to do with me being a TV host. They treated everyone equally. They have experienced hands and all the nurses obviously love their jobs. We’ve always criticized church

   This Morning   President Buhari presides over National Council of State Meeting in State House on 22nd Jan 2019 Council of State 4: President Buhari with Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senate President Bukola Saraki as he presides over National Council of State Meeting in State House on 22nd Jan 2019.More details later and more photos below.

     A student identified as Peter Okafor, ND course representative,Civil Engineering Federal Polytechnic Oko has been shot dead by unknown suspected to be cultists in Anambra. The deceased who is from Nkpor was said to have been chased into the bush by gunmen who shot him dead in Umusiome. Before his demise,he asked his friend to get his clearance form for him. He was meant to be in school for the collection before his death.May his soul rest in peace,Amen.One more photo below.

      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office on January 21, 2019 arraigned one Ajibade Wasiu Oladotun before Justice M.A. Onyetenu of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and possession of false document. One of the counts reads: “That you, Ajibade Wasiu Oladotun sometimes in the month of March 2017, at Ile-Ife in Osun State, within  the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, did obtain by false pretence the sum of $2,300 (Two Thousand Three Hundred Dollars) from one Chris Odom who resides in the United States of America, under the pretence that you are a woman named Lola Parker, ready to marry him and that the money was to be part of the air ticket from KLM flight from Lagos, Nigeria to Seattle in the United States of America, which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) & (2) and punishable unde

       Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Opeyemi Oke yesterday swore in the newly appointed President and Members of the Customary Court in line with the State government's resolve to improve service delivery in the judiciary system. Justice Oke admonished the new appointees to let the fear of God be in their hearts as they rule on cases in consonance with the rule of law. She urged them to enshrine justice in their courts according to t he native law and custom of the people. According to her, "As customary court judges and members, you must act with a high level of decorum and within the dictates of your conscience. The fundamental rights, freedoms and principles underpinning our Constitutional Democracy must guide you". She reiterated the need for them to conduct themselves in a manner that is seen to be above board, noting that any deviation from the prescribed standards or other infringements shall attract the sanction of the Judicial Service Commission. Th